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How to Use RefWorks

  1. Literacy
  2. User Guide
  3. Reference Management Software

Contents

  1. What is RefWorks?
  2. Features of RefWorks
  3. User Registration
  4. Access Method
  5. Manual
  6. Use after Graduation/Separation

1. What is RefWorks?

RefWorks is reference management software provided by ProQuest (Ex Libris).
Those who belong to the University of Tokyo can use the Institutional Edition for free.
It can be used in a variety of situations in research, education, and work.

 

The existing RefWorks (orange logo) was discontinued on June 30, 2023.

New download of Write-N-Cite (WnC) ended in April 2024, and users were advised to upgrade to RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) by April 2025.
Refer to the instructions and procedures on the following pages.
https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/RefWorks/Knowledge_Articles/Write-N-Cite_(WnC)_to_RefWorks_Citation_Manager_(RCM)_Migration

2. Features of RefWorks

  • A wide variety of formats (output styles) are available for Japanese bibliographies.
  • The interface language supports 10 languages, including Japanese.
  • Bibliographic information can be directly imported from PDF files of papers.
  • Citations can be inserted into Word and Google Docs.
    • It is necessary to install the dedicated plug-in "RefWorks Citation Manager" (free).
  • You can continue to use the functions of the Institutional Edition after graduation or separation.
    • It is limited to the period when the University of Tokyo has a contract for RefWorks.

3. User Registration

When using RefWorks for the first time, you need to create a personal account.
When creating an account, you need to use the UTokyo email address (those including u-tokyo.ac.jp, ipmu.jp and icrn.jp).
   * Example: Including: u-tokyo.ac.jp → mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp, g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp, etc.
You can also create an account from an off-campus network.

[Account Creation Procedure]

  1. Access RefWorks.
  2. Click "Create account" at the bottom of the sign-in screen.
  3. Enter your email address and click the "Check" button.
  4. When the password entry screen is displayed, enter your password and click "Sign Up."
  5. A confirmation email is sent to the registered email address. Click the activation link in the text of the email.
  6. Click to display the settings, and enter your name and role. Click "Next" to complete the tutorial, and you will be registered and ready to use RefWorks.

4. Access Method

Access from the URL below after performing user registration. [Common to on campus and off campus]
　https://refworks.proquest.com/
　* Access the above and enter your email address and password to sign in.

5. Manual

6. Use after Graduation/Separation

You can continue to use RefWorks after graduation or separation. You can use the same service as when you were in the university while the University of Tokyo has a contract for RefWorks.

  • You need to create an account while you are in university.
  • From the settings after logging in to RefWorks, change the email address to the one you use after graduation or separation. Also, please change the role to "Alumni."
  • If you have questions about RefWorks after graduation or separation, please contact the ProQuest Inquiry Form（https://support.proquest.com/s/refworks?language=en_US).

Last updated : March 11, 2026